Originals: Bright Embroidered Slippers, 1855-65

I love these: Embroidered Wool Slippers, c.1855-1865, from Historic New England . The description says that these are wool with embroidery and silk lining. I really love the contrast between the white ground exterior and the bright scarlet trim/bow/lining. Zooming in close (thank you for the high resolution photos!), the embroidery appears to mostly be in chain-stitch, with applique (the red…